Arachidonic Acid Global Market Report 2026

Arachidonic acid, an essential polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid, plays crucial roles in physiological functions such as maintaining cell membrane integrity and fluidity. It serves as a precursor to eicosanoids such as prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes, which are key players in cellular signaling and immune responses.

There are two primary forms of arachidonic acid, solid and solvent. Solid arachidonic acid denotes the crystalline or powdered form used across various sectors. Its sources range from animals to plants, and its applications include food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and animal feed. These applications cater to both human consumption and industrial needs.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have influenced the arachidonic acid market by increasing costs for imported raw materials and fermentation derived intermediates used in high purity production. These effects are particularly noticeable in pharmaceutical and nutrition focused regions such as North America and Europe. Elevated tariffs have slightly raised prices of dietary supplements and medical nutrition products. On the positive side, tariffs have encouraged local manufacturing and biotechnology investments, supporting domestic production capabilities and reducing reliance on imported specialty fatty acids.

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The arachidonic acid market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $6.31 billion in 2025 to $6.83 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to advancements in nutritional science, growth of pharmaceutical research, rising awareness of omega fatty acids, expansion of food fortification, demand for specialty lipids.

The arachidonic acid market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.03 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to aging population nutritional needs, growth in personalized medicine, expansion of infant nutrition markets, biotechnology production advancements, increasing health awareness. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for nutritional supplements, rising use in infant formula and clinical nutrition, expansion of pharmaceutical and biomedical applications, increasing focus on high purity fatty acids, growth of functional food and beverage products.

The arachidonic acid market is poised for growth due to the increasing popularity of functional foods. These foods, known for their health benefits beyond basic nutrition, are gaining traction among consumers seeking to prevent disease and improve well-being. Arachidonic acid plays a crucial role in functional foods, especially in promoting healthy brain development and regulating inflammatory responses, commonly found in infant formulas and nutritional supplements. Notably, in March 2023, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) reported that fortified or functional (FF) packaged food products, accounting for 40.3% of the health and wellness (HW) foods and beverages market, achieved the highest sales value at US$11.7 billion. This trend underscores the significant impact of functional foods on driving the arachidonic acid market's growth.

The increasing spending on sports nutrition is expected to drive the growth of the arachidonic acid market. Sports nutrition, which focuses on the role of diet and nutrition in athletic performance and physical activity, has seen significant growth as consumers become more aware of its impact on health and performance. Arachidonic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid, plays a crucial role in sports nutrition by supporting muscle growth, improving performance, and aiding recovery through its effects on inflammation and muscle protein synthesis. For example, in September 2024, Nutrabay, an India-based sports nutrition company, raised $5 million in Series A funding to expand its reach across retail platforms and enhance its product offerings. This growing investment in sports nutrition is expected to contribute to increased demand for ingredients like arachidonic acid, thus propelling the market forward.

In August 2023, Bioz Inc., a US-based provider of software solutions, collaborated with Avanti Polar Lipids to enhance the research process for scientists. This partnership leverages Bioz's AI-powered search engine to deliver peer-reviewed data and product validation tools for Avanti's lipid products, including arachidonic acid. By providing scientists with reliable information and aiding in informed purchasing decisions, this collaboration aims to accelerate research discoveries in the field of lipid products and their applications.

Major companies operating in the arachidonic acid market are Cargill Inc. (Core), Koninklijke DSM N.V. (Core), Kingdomway Nutrition Inc. (Core), Sisco Research Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. (Core), Tokyo Chemical Industry Co. Ltd. (Core), Cayman Chemical Company (Core), Parchem Fine and Specialty Chemicals Inc. (Core), Avanti Polar Lipids Inc. (Core), Acros Organics (Core), Polychemtech India (Core), Spectrum Labs Inc. (Core), Cabio Biotech (Wuhan) Co. Ltd. (Core), Wuhan Fuxing Biotechnology Co. Ltd. (Core), Hubei Hengshuo Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (Core), Changsha Jiage Bioengineering Co., Ltd. (Core), Wuhan Weishunda Bioengineering Co., Ltd. (Core), Xuchang Yuanhua Bioengineering Co., Ltd. (Core), Guangdong Runke Bioengineering Co., Ltd. (Core), Guangzhou Isun Pharma Co., Ltd. (Core), KD Pharma Group (Core), A&Z Food Additives Co., Ltd. (Core), Hefei TNJ Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (Core), Xi'an Biof Bio-Technology Co., Ltd. (Core)

North America was the largest region in the arachidonic acid market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the arachidonic acid market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the arachidonic acid market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The arachidonic acid market consists of sales of products including prostaglandins, leukotrienes, hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acids, and eicosatrienoic acids. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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This report focuses arachidonic acid market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Form: Solid; Liquid
• 2) By Application: Food And Beverages; Pharmaceuticals; Cosmetics; Animal Feed
• 3) By End-Use: Human Consumption; Industrial Use
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Solid: Arachidonic Acid Powder; Arachidonic Acid Granules
• 2) By Liquid: Arachidonic Acid in Oil; Arachidonic Acid Concentrated Oil
• Companies Mentioned: Cargill Inc. (Core); Koninklijke DSM N.V. (Core); Kingdomway Nutrition Inc. (Core); Sisco Research Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. (Core); Tokyo Chemical Industry Co. Ltd. (Core); Cayman Chemical Company (Core); Parchem Fine and Specialty Chemicals Inc. (Core); Avanti Polar Lipids Inc. (Core); Acros Organics (Core); Polychemtech India (Core); Spectrum Labs Inc. (Core); Cabio Biotech (Wuhan) Co. Ltd. (Core); Wuhan Fuxing Biotechnology Co. Ltd. (Core); Hubei Hengshuo Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (Core); Changsha Jiage Bioengineering Co., Ltd. (Core); Wuhan Weishunda Bioengineering Co., Ltd. (Core); Xuchang Yuanhua Bioengineering Co., Ltd. (Core); Guangdong Runke Bioengineering Co., Ltd. (Core); Guangzhou Isun Pharma Co., Ltd. (Core); KD Pharma Group (Core); A&Z Food Additives Co., Ltd. (Core); Hefei TNJ Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (Core); Xi'an Biof Bio-Technology Co., Ltd. (Core)
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
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